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Minneola, Florida

Coordinates: 28°34′41″N 81°44′49″W / 28.57806°N 81.74694°W / 28.57806; -81.74694
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Minneola, Florida
City hall
City hall
Location in Lake County and the state of Florida
Location in Lake County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 28°34′41″N 81°44′49″W / 28.57806°N 81.74694°W / 28.57806; -81.74694
Country United States of America
State Florida
County Lake
Area
 • Total
11.47 sq mi (29.70 km2)
 • Land11.13 sq mi (28.83 km2)
 • Water0.33 sq mi (0.86 km2)
Elevation
98 ft (30 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
13,843
 • Density1,243.42/sq mi (480.09/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
34715
Area code352
FIPS code12-45900[2]
GNIS feature ID0286962[3]
Websitewww.minneola.us

Minneola is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 9,403 at the 2010 census. As of 2019, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 12,595.[4] It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Minneola tangelo is named after the city.

Geography

Trailhead Park

Minneola is located at 28°34′41″N 81°44′49″W / 28.578027°N 81.746885°W / 28.578027; -81.746885.[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.71 square miles (8.4 km2), of which 10.34 square miles (26.8 km2) is land and 0.37 square miles (0.96 km2) (5.26%) is water.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1930185
194026945.4%
195039948.3%
196068471.4%
197087828.4%
1980851−3.1%
19901,51578.0%
20005,435258.7%
20109,40373.0%
202013,84347.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

As of the census[2] of 2009, there were 9,139 people, 1,929 households, and 1,516 families residing in the city. The population density was 883.51 people per sq. mile (685.8/km2). There were 2,032 housing units at an average density of 665.1 per square mile (256.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 88.70% White, 5.06% African American, 0.28% Native American, 1.32% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 2.94% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.93% of the population.

There were 1,929 households, out of which 42.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.7% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 16.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 37.2% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,250, and the median income for a family was $52,645. Males had a median income of $36,231 versus $23,569 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,721. About 3.7% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.1% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

  • Ryan Villopoto, four-time supercross and five-time motocross champion, who races for Monster Energy Kawasaki

Government and infrastructure

Lake County Sheriff's Office Minneola District

Lake County Sheriff's Office has the Minneola District offices in Minneola.

Education

Lake County Schools operates area public schools.

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved May 21, 2020.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.